James Cleveland " Jesse " Owens (September 12, 1913 – March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who made history at the 1936 Olympic Games by winning four gold medals, setting …

Jan 28, 2026 · Jesse Owens (born September 12, 1913, Oakville, Alabama, U.S.—died March 31, 1980, Tucson, Arizona) was an American track-and-field athlete who became one of the sport’s most …

Jesse Owens was an African-American track and field Olympic athlete who became a sports icon and a symbol of triumph against discrimination.

Jun 19, 2024 · Jesse Owens is considered the greatest track and field athlete in history. Read about his 1936 Olympics performance, wife, records, cause of death, and more.

Apr 3, 2025 · Explore the life of Jesse Owens, an Olympic legend known for his historic achievements, including his four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and his struggles with racism.

1936: [August] Owens wins four gold medals in the Olympic Games. He sets new world records in the 200 meter race (20.7 seconds), long jump (26 feet, 5 ¼ inches), and 400 meter relay (39.8 seconds), …

An astonishingly gifted athlete who excelled in the 100m, 200m, long jump and relay, Owens’ track record speaks for itself. In 1935, he managed to set three world records within the space of an hour …

Jesse Owens is best remembered as the sprinter and long jumper who won four gold medals at the politically charged 1936 Berlin Olympics. And yet his greatest day as an athlete was May 25, 1935, …

American track star Jesse Owens became the hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, as his series of victories scored a moral victory for African American athletes.

Learn about Jesse Owens, an Olympic gold medalist in Track and Field. Explore their biography, achievements, latest news and events and watch video highlights here.